M6 bayonet

M6 bayonet
The M6 bayonet with M8A1 sheath
TypeBayonet
Place of originUnited States
Service history
In service1961–present
Used byUS Military
Wars
Production history
Designed1944 for M4 bayonet
Manufacturer
  • Aerial Cutlery Co.
  • Columbus Milpar and Mfg. Co.
  • Imperial Knife Co
Produced1961–1969
VariantsM7 bayonet
Specifications
Length11.75 in (29.8 cm)
Blade length6.75 in (17.1 cm)

Blade typeSpear Point
Scabbard/sheathM8 & M8A1

The M6 bayonet is a bayonet used by the U.S. military for the M14 rifle, it can also be used with the Mk 14 Enhanced Battle Rifle as well M39 Enhanced Marksman Rifle. It was introduced in 1957, at the same time as the rifle itself.[1] It is the only bayonet made for the M14.

  1. ^ Brayley, Martin (2004). Bayonets: An Illustrated History. Krause Publications. p. 234. ISBN 978-0-87349-870-8.